Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Taskoria

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app combines the Pomodoro technique with a pixel-art RPG to gamify focus sessions. Earn coins, unlock quests, and build a world as you complete timed work intervals. It offers customizable timers and social features to enhance productivity and engagement.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro and custom timers
  • Stopwatch mode
  • Pixel-art RPG world building
  • Unlock quests and items
  • Real-time multiplayer view
  • Decorate your space
  • Focus tags and stats
Features
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Turn your focus into a cozy world. Pixeldoro blends the Pomodoro technique with a pixel-art RPG. Every time you start a timer, your character moves forward, earning coins, unlocking quests and slowly building out their world. It's a study timer with just enough adventure to keep you coming back. If a plain timer is easy to ignore (hello, ADHD brains), Pixeldoro turns focus into a game so you actually want to start. Built for real study and work sessions - Classic Pomodoro and custom timers (25/5, 45/15, 15/3, 90/20, you choose) - Stopwatch mode for deep focus or longer creative sessions - Quick timer presets so getting started is frictionless - Focus tags to organize where your time goes: study, work, reading, coding An actual world you grow with - Start at a sleepy bar, unlock your apartment, then explore the city - Meet characters, complete story, daily and weekly quests, and find new items - Earn coins and rewards just by showing up and focusing - Every session gets you closer to unlocking something new Social, but low-pressure - See other people focusing alongside you in real time, like a study-with-me room - Add people you meet as friends - Visit your friends' houses and focus together inside each other's spaces - Check out public profiles and see how others are progressing Your cozy space, your vibe - Customize your character with outfits and cosmetics - Spend the coins you earn in the shop to decorate your apartment - Six built-in radio stations of lofi beats and chill music to match your mood Stats that actually feel good - Track daily streaks and session history - See where your study and work time really goes - Watch your progress stack up, week after week Made to follow you - Play on your desktop or mobile, wherever you feel like focusing - Create an account to sync your progress across devices Pixeldoro is for people who want to feel a bit more alive while getting things done. Students, people with ADHD, builders, indie devs, burnt-out knowledge workers: anyone who wants to stay consistent without burning out. It's still early. Built in public. New stuff lands weekly. hello@pixeldoro.io pixeldoro.io youtube.com/@pixeldoro instagram.com/pixeldoro x.com/pixeldoro tiktok.com/@pixeldoro twitch.tv/pixeldoro

About

Taskoria

Transform your daily tasks and habits into an epic role-playing game. Earn experience, level up your hero, and craft powerful gear as you conquer real-world goals and explore a fantasy world.

Highlights
  • Gamify daily tasks and habits
  • Level up hero stats with real-world progress
  • Craft weapons and armor with earned loot
  • Explore new in-game locations and challenges
  • Track daily mood and energy levels
  • Utilize home-screen widgets for quick access
Features
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Let’s be honest, traditional planners and habit builders are boring. Taskoria fixes that by turning your daily grind into an epic RPG adventure. Why just "check a box" when you could be slaying a swamp dragon? We’ve combined real-world productivity with deep RPG mechanics to make staying organized actually feel like playing a game. Why Join the Quest? • Gamify Your Life: Every time you finish a chore, you’re attacking monsters and leveling up your hero. Watch your real-life efforts translate into Strength, Intelligence, and Agility. • The Ultimate Habits Game: Whether you’re drinking more water or hitting the gym, our habits RPG system rewards your consistency with gold and rare resources. • Craft Your Legend: Don't just work; gear up! Use the loot you earn from finished tasks to craft powerful weapons and armor. Unlock new tiers to dominate even the toughest "Boss" projects. • Explore a Growing World: Start your journey in the Forest and push through to the treacherous Swamp and Frostlands. New locations mean new monsters, unique rewards, and rare essences. • Level Up Your Mental Health: Think of Taskoria as one of those self-care games that actually works. Face fearsome creatures daily by completing your goals before they have a chance to counterattack! How the Magic Happens: · Set Your Quests: Create tasks and habits, then assign them importance and attribute gains. · Loot & Level: Complete your tasks game style to earn experience points (XP), gold, and crafting materials. · Upgrade: Use your hard-earned resources to beef up your gear and stats. · Conquer: Battle through unlocked regions to prove you’re the most productive hero in the realm. our habit game is Perfect For: - Gamers who want to turn their daily routine into a high-fantasy campaign. - Productivity Nerds looking for a dopamine hit that actually gets things done. - Anyone who believes that self-improvement should feel like an adventure, not a chore. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to stay organized or just want to turn your life into a game, we’re here to help you make every day an adventure. ► Download Taskoria today and start your epic quest! Productivity and good habits don't have to be a drag. Taskoria is free to play. Taskoria Pro is optional: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Pro includes: - Calendar: all your habits and tasks on every day of the month - Daily mood: log mood, energy and sleep; good days boost your hero - Goals: quest lines and bronze, silver and gold badges - Real-life skills that level up with your tasks - 6 extra home-screen widgets: Hero Status, Daily Quests, System Window, Battle, Habit Tracking and Daily Mood Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Taskoria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Timer at free against Taskoria's freemium. Pomodoro Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (53 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Taskoria sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Taskoria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Taskoria every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Taskoria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerTaskoria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (53 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei Andrei Postnov, IEVladyslav Yemets

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings53 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Taskoria

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

One-time2
  • halloween pass 2026$2.99
  • pixeldoro supporter$5.99
3 purchases

Taskoria

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual membership$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fulltime access$39.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taskoria free?
Taskoria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Taskoria?
Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Taskoria averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Taskoria have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Taskoria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Taskoria?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Taskoria every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Taskoria on November 4, 2026.

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